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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: BelegStrongbow on August 08, 2016, 04:54:00 PM
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Hey everybody,
So as the title suggests, I was bitten really bad by a golden spider. Actually it was a golden black widow to be exact.
I was given permission by my wife to order a new bow a few weeks ago. No doubt because I pestered her relentlessly about "needing" a new bow. I knew I wanted a black widow, being a Missouri boy myself its only right that I have a Missouri bow. Plus I have always loved the way they looked, felt, and shot.
So fast forward to this past Friday. I decided I needed to drive down to Nixa and have a few words with the BW boys and really get some hands on to know exactly what I wanted to order. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted, a PSAX with their autumn camo. Well I got down there and spoke with Roger, who is an awesome guy by the way, and he told me to just start grabbing bows and shooting them.
So if you have not been to their shop, they have this massive wall of bows all strung up waiting to be shot or bought. So I started with the PSA's and there were a few nice looking ones and they shot alright. Well as I was putting one back out of the corner of my eye i see this golden glow in the PCH section.
Could it be? Is it Osage? Is it the right length and draw weight?
The answer is yes to all accounts. A 58" 52@28 PCHX all in Osage.
Well to say I was smitten is an understatement. But how would it shoot for me? And I came here to custom order a bow, not just buy one off the rack.
Well the bow shot great and even after I put it down and got the tour of the shop and saw all their different wood options and being told I could get anything I wanted essentially, I just couldn't stop thinking of the golden spider.
So I told Roger thank you very much for the tour and the offer to build me a custom bow, but the ole osage was going home with me. It was meant to be. So money was handed over, the bow was all dressed up and we had a great 3 hour drive back to St. Louis with me giggling like an idiot.
So to end this all, here are a few pictures of the prettiest, best shooting, and most expensive bow I have ever bought. Enjoy and try not to be too jealous, lol.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3764_zps1tswaxw5.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3764_zps1tswaxw5.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3757_zpshjxlk6fm.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3757_zpshjxlk6fm.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3760_zpsyvajecck.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3760_zpsyvajecck.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3761_zpsz6sv4ozb.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3761_zpsz6sv4ozb.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3758_zpsabxt3mlf.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3758_zpsabxt3mlf.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3759_zpsgt6wjzg3.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3759_zpsgt6wjzg3.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3762_zps5nftvjvv.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3762_zps5nftvjvv.jpg.html) (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g221/Deucali0n/IMG_3763_zpsc3ppfqmx.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/Deucali0n/media/IMG_3763_zpsc3ppfqmx.jpg.html)
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A real beauty, good luck with her
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NICE!!!!
Where did you get the fletching?
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That is a sharp looking bow and I hope it shoots as good as it looks.
Roger and the boys are definitely top shelf.
good luck, shoot straight and God bless,
Rodd
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Very nice, how much does that puppy weigh?
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And to think I was feeling sorry for you! Congratulations. Very nice bow.
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Yep, she's a beauty Alex!! Thanks for calling earlier.
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Good lookin' stick!
Bisch
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looks like a lethal widdow bite. Sorry to hear that. Hope it all works out for ya. lol
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Wow!
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Real Nice. Life is short get what you want no matter the cost.
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That is a nice looking bow for sure. The wood looks like it has started to age, very nice. Looks like all the stars lined up for you.
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Very nice . The olderI get the more I like Osage...
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That's sweet , thanks for sharing .
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A home run for sure congrats! Blood makes the soft luster of the Osage stand out even better.
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Some bug bites are not so bad, and then, I guess certain ones are downright pleasant. Nice looking bow for sure.
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I was in the shop a couple weeks back and held that exact bow. I like you was not looking for a pch, but man did that bow feel good.Best bow I held why I was there. Congrats on your purchase, she is a beauty!!!
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Hard to beat a Widow !!! Gotta love Osage. Just keeps getting better with age. :thumbsup:
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Love it! The Osage and black look very sharp together! Great looking bow. Some old Easton autumn oranges would look really cool with that bow.
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Very nice! :goldtooth:
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Great looking bow! I like your specs too. I just recently also got a widow. PCH V, 56" and 52@28. Congrats!
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I'd say you're giggling like a smart man. Got permission from the wife, went to the shop and tried a lot out, were not persuaded by 'whats behind door number three'. Congratulations on a beautiful bow.
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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That is a sweet setup you have there. Nothing like a new widow.
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You need to take that good woman of yours out for a fancy dinner!!!!
Very Nice bow indeed!!!!
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Very nice ,thanks for letting us have a look
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I know it was hard paying the money but after shooting your bow for awhile you will forget about the cost. Enjoy your new bow.
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The guys down in Nixa sure build em nice. Love them Widow!
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Originally posted by Terry Green:
NICE!!!!
Where did you get the fletching?
Hey Terry I make them myself with a cutter I have. PM me your address and I'll mail a few out to you to try if you'd like.
Everybody else thanks for all the compliments. I'm over the moon with this golden spider which I have affectionatly begun referring to as Dawn.
Allen always a pleasure speaking with you buddy.
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OK...thank you sir...those are cool!
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That'll only get better and better! Nice!
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nice!
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Gorgeous!
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Beautiful Bow!
Denny
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I got bit by the same spider but mine is 45 lbs :goldtooth:
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Originally posted by BRITTMAN:
I got bit by the same spider but mine is 45 lbs :goldtooth:
Well now you have to post some pictures.
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That's a nice looking bow. Dawn fits that bow.
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Wow x2
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Beauty!!!
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That's fantastic! Great looking bow, congrats!